Hello xda-developers
I'm not really sure if it's already mentioned here on the forums, but today I found out that provxml-files which where written as .rgu and translated by "rgu-2-xml" don't work for Windows Phone 7. The output file is saved as ANSI file. After updating to Mango I tried a "Developer Unlock.xml" file but it didn't work. Well, all the procedure back and again but now with a UNICODE file After right-clicking the (ANSI) xml-file, "edit" and re-saving it as UNICODE file I noticed that the size of the file increased I tried the provxml-Method again and it worked! Not sure if I'm the only one with this solution and like I already said: not sure if it's already said here Please let me know if it helped you
you unlock your device on Mango build?
hd2leo_fusion said:
you unlock your device on Mango build?
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The provxml method works on Mango as well.
Yes, I unlocked Mango But for me there are still some unanswered questions about provxml =/ Does a provxml file only work once on Omnia 7?
experience7 said:
Yes, I unlocked Mango But for me there are still some unanswered questions about provxml =/ Does a provxml file only work once on Omnia 7?
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Ηow you will run provxml on omnia ...
I was under the impression that provxm works only with htc connection setup ...
And yes after the appl (connection setup) finish the 1rst run its deleting the provxml file.
You can also use it on Samsung devices Here is the thread where I found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152422
Yes, with Connection Setup on HTC it will be deleted - but what about the GPRS Manager used for Samsung devices? After executing a command (xml-file) in the GPRS Manager, it's still there ^^ Even if I restart the app or the whole phone -> After opening the GPRS Manager again, all the entries seem to stay there
EDIT: Okay, tested it again and it seems like you can apply the xml's as often as you want with GPRS Manager I flashed a older ROM so my phone was on 7004 again I unlocked using ChevronWP7 and installed WP7 root tools. I created a file which switches the Internet Explorer's search provider to Google Well, after execution I first opened IE9, pressed search and yup.. google.com came up - then, just to be sure I opened WP7 root tools and took a look at the SearchScopes in registry. They were changed to Google, so the xml really worked. Then I manually wrote everything back to default. I opened the Internet Explorer, pressed the search button and Bing came up.. so everything's like before. I applied the "Google Search.xml" again and.. yes, it worked: Same effect like above: Registry was changed, IE9 search is now google.com
Well so at the end I can say that this is really useful for switches like in my example. I created several switches like "Enable instant resuming.xml", "Disable instant resuming.xml", "Enable lockscreen never option.xml", "Use Bing (default) search.xml", "Use Google search.xml", ... Wow, Mango with fast resuming apps is wonderful!
experience7
All of my rgu's that I've converted using xboxmods tool rgu2xml have worked just fine on my hd7.
It does kinda suck that HTC connection setup deletes the provxml everytime
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Hm.. yes, maybe on HTC (with HTC connection setup) it's enough to convert them. On my Omnia 7 i had to open the provxml files, and resave them as UNICODE ".xml" files It's nice that GPRS Manager on Samsung devices doesn't delete the .xml files
Thank you for this! I was wondering why Connection Setup-applied ProvXML wasn't working. This will hopefully do it.
I've come up with a way to chain provxml files. I don't yet know if it works - it depends on how the deletion after processing the CustClear file is implemented - but it has the potential to allow you to store a "working copy" ProvXML file in My Documents as a txt file (which you can open and edit with Word), and then every time you use Connection Setup, it copies your "working copy" file to \Windows, renaming it as it does. This should make further modifications easier; just copy the XML from a website or app, paste it into Word, and run Connection Setup twice (once to copy your edited file, once to process it).
If it works, I'll post the file.
OK, I couldn't get the chaining to work. It's still in the file, just commented out, in case anybody else wants to experiment.
Oh, and I added some very convenient (if you deal with things like I do all day) registry tweaks. Open .LOG files as though they were .txt (great for attachments) and add an expansion for the , key similar to the one that the . key has.
THis really help me, That's the reason why my unlock.xml didn't worked in 7712 back then. I thought it was the 7712.
minori_aoi said:
THis really help me, That's the reason why my unlock.xml didn't worked in 7712 back then. I thought it was the 7712.
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I'm trying to keep my HD7 unlock after updating to 7712 but the many times I tried, the Connection Setup will not run after 7712 update. If you can share the file and method with steps you used, that would be appreciated.
I don't know why your HTC connection setup didn't start after the update But maybe you did something wrong.. Okay, let's go through the steps together
Well, for Samsung devices you need a .xml file (GPRS connection manager handles with .xml files).
And on your HD7 you need an .provxml file (HTC connection setup handles with .provxml files).
Okay, first step is to be developer unlocked on NoDo - I think you are, right? [If you want to test it: Just try to sideload an app. If it works your phone is unlocked.. else it's not.]
Now uninstall HTC connection setup and install it again. Do not sideload any app found in the internet - just install the official app from the marketplace.
The next step is to get the right .provxml file. You don't need to do the following steps: I've already attached one which works. But just that you can follow me: Basically the file has to apply the following changes:
1) Developer unlock
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\Security\LVMod]
"DeveloperUnlockState"=dword:1
2) Prevent from relock
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg]
"PortalUrlProd"=""
"PortalUrlInt"=""
3) Maximum sideloaded apps
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install]
"MaxUnsignedApp"=dword:7fffffff
And to create a this file we need to open Notepad:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\Security\LVMod]
"DeveloperUnlockState"=dword:1
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg]
"PortalUrlProd"=""
"PortalUrlInt"=""
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install]
"MaxUnsignedApp"=dword:7fffffff
Simply save this file as a .rgu file.
Then you need the tool "rgu-2-xml.exe" which converts the .rgu to a .provxml file. I've also attached this tool.
Okay, the generated file has now to be in the "Windows" directory of your phone. You can use the "WP7 mass storage" trick to get the file to your device - just search here on xda-developers. After you've copied the file to your device it will be stored in "\My Documents\Zune\Content\0400\...". Now you need a file explorer for HD7. I'm not sure if you're already using a tool but TouchXplorer should do the job. Open your tool on the phone and navigate to the folder above. There should be several folders.. just browse through them and look for a file which has got a short name and another file ending as our file (CustClear.provxml). Check the file size - it has to be the same on PC and your phone. If it's the same file rename it to "CustClear.provxml" again. Then move the file to the "Windows" folder on your HD7. The file has got the right name and is on the right place.. let's go on:
Now don't start the HTC connection setup!
Be sure to update to the highest build available at the moment. It's Mango v7720. There are tutorials here on xda-developers.com on how to update to v7720 Run HTC connection setup only if you can see that your phone is running v7720. You can see this under settings > about > more information.
Then you should be developer unlocked and sideloading apps should work again.
If anyone finds a mistake in those instructions please tell me! Thanks
And please tell me if it worked
Thanks for this but I don't need it now as as I had solved my problem.
After 7403 update, I uninstalled Connection Setup and re-installed again.
Nonetheless, I will PDF your instructions and download the 3 files to try out and learn this. Thank you very much for providing the detailed instructions. I'm sure it might be useful for some others.
experience7 said:
I don't know why your HTC connection setup didn't start after the update But maybe you did something wrong.. Okay, let's go through the steps together
Well, for Samsung devices you need a .xml file (GPRS connection manager handles with .xml files).
And on your HD7 you need an .provxml file (HTC connection setup handles with .provxml files).
Okay, first step is to be developer unlocked on NoDo - I think you are, right? [If you want to test it: Just try to sideload an app. If it works your phone is unlocked.. else it's not.]
Now uninstall HTC connection setup and install it again. Do not sideload any app found in the internet - just install the official app from the marketplace.
The next step is to get the right .provxml file. You don't need to do the following steps: I've already attached one which works. But just that you can follow me: Basically the file has to apply the following changes:
1) Developer unlock
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\Security\LVMod]
"DeveloperUnlockState"=dword:1
2) Prevent from relock
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg]
"PortalUrlProd"=""
"PortalUrlInt"=""
3) Maximum sideloaded apps
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install]
"MaxUnsignedApp"=dword:7fffffff
And to create a this file we need to open Notepad:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\Security\LVMod]
"DeveloperUnlockState"=dword:1
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg]
"PortalUrlProd"=""
"PortalUrlInt"=""
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DeviceReg\Install]
"MaxUnsignedApp"=dword:7fffffff
Simply save this file as a .rgu file.
Then you need the tool "rgu-2-xml.exe" which converts the .rgu to a .provxml file. I've also attached this tool.
Okay, the generated file has now to be in the "Windows" directory of your phone. You can use the "WP7 mass storage" trick to get the file to your device - just search here on xda-developers. After you've copied the file to your device it will be stored in "\My Documents\Zune\Content\0400\...". Now you need a file explorer for HD7. I'm not sure if you're already using a tool but TouchXplorer should do the job. Open your tool on the phone and navigate to the folder above. There should be several folders.. just browse through them and look for a file which has got a short name and another file ending as our file (CustClear.provxml). Check the file size - it has to be the same on PC and your phone. If it's the same file rename it to "CustClear.provxml" again. Then move the file to the "Windows" folder on your HD7. The file has got the right name and is on the right place.. let's go on:
Now don't start the HTC connection setup!
Be sure to update to the highest build available at the moment. It's Mango v7720. There are tutorials here on xda-developers.com on how to update to v7720 Run HTC connection setup only if you can see that your phone is running v7720. You can see this under settings > about > more information.
Then you should be developer unlocked and sideloading apps should work again.
If anyone finds a mistake in those instructions please tell me! Thanks
And please tell me if it worked
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Is it possible to enable a custom notification sound via a reg edit in the omnia 7 running 7720 chevron unlocked? Maybe someone can make a prov file and instructions...
Well, maybe it's possible but I'm not really sure what you mean But I'm aware of provxml's capabilities, how to build them and how to set up the phone, so maybe I can help you
Thanks... I read somewhere that with a registry key we can change the path of the notification sound... This way we dont need to overwrite the original .wav... I believe this might be the only way to do it in mango since homebrew is blocked...
Need to check the registry key thread for this one, since i dont really know much about this...
Dehydration Hack
I have used this method to unlock and remove the side load limit on my HD7 and it works great. I am unsure how to create a file to turn the dehydration hack on and then off again after I have updated all the way to 7720. I used the HTC Connection setup once I fully updated, I have touch explorer I just have no clue what to do for the dehydration can anybody help me?
On HTC devices you can't create a simple switch to enable / disable the dehydration hack because once you've ran the HTC connection setup the provxml files will be deleted. But if you don't want to switch that often between on / off you can use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907971
You'll have to create two .rgu files:
First one contains this:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\TaskHost]
"DehydrateOnPause"=dword:0
Second one contains this:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\TaskHost]
"DehydrateOnPause"=dword:3
Then you have to convert them to .provxml files. Put the first one in a folder called "Enable dehydration hack" and the second one into a folder called "Disable dehydration hack". This way you can't mess it up
Then use the tool mentioned above to deploy the .provxml which contains the setting you want to have on your phone - then finally run the HTC connection setup
For example you've enabled the dehydration: To disable it again you have to put the CustClear.provxml from "Disable dehydration hack" into the XAP file from xboxmod and deploy this XAP to your device. Then run HTC connection setup again and the changes will be applied - Dehydration hack will be turned off
Please tell me if it worked for you / helped you,
experience7
experience7 said:
On HTC devices you can't create a simple switch to enable / disable the dehydration hack because once you've ran the HTC connection setup the provxml files will be deleted. But if you don't want to switch that often between on / off you can use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907971
You'll have to create two .rgu files:
First one contains this:
Code:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\TaskHost]
"DehydrateOnPause"=dword:0
Second one contains this:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\TaskHost]
"DehydrateOnPause"=dword:3
Then you have to convert them to .provxml files. Put the first one in a folder called "Enable dehydration hack" and the second one into a folder called "Disable dehydration hack". This way you can't mess it up
Then use the tool mentioned above to deploy the .provxml which contains the setting you want to have on your phone - then finally run the HTC connection setup
For example you've enabled the dehydration: To disable it again you have to put the CustClear.provxml from "Disable dehydration hack" into the XAP file from xboxmod and deploy this XAP to your device. Then run HTC connection setup again and the changes will be applied - Dehydration hack will be turned off
Please tell me if it worked for you / helped you,
experience7
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Should be
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\TaskHost]
"DehydrateOnPause"=dword:0
Related
Is there such thing available that would install a selection of cabs at the "click of a button".
Over my time here, I have managed to build a list of favourite applications, however whenever I reflash a new ROM on my device, I have to manually install these applications one by one.
I was wondering if there is some type of auto installer that would auto install a list of 'given' cab files by itself? (perhaps reading the list from an xml or a txt file), and if it required no user interaction, that'd be even better (well maybe it could ask one question, just once... "Install to Device or Storage Card?"
WizzKidd
yeah.. i would like to hav sthg like tat too...
it is very frustrating to install all the programmes after flashing different ROM...
if someone can make sthg like tat will b nice..
Yes there is! Try out Sashimi, you'll have to google for it, don't have it with me. It will install any CAB you throw at it plus it can also run xml files to configure things like email accounts, power settings, etc, etc. After flashing a new rom it takes me all of about 3 minutes to have everything I want installed and all my setting changed to how I want them.
crankshaft said:
Yes there is! Try out Sashimi, you'll have to google for it, don't have it with me. It will install any CAB you throw at it plus it can also run xml files to configure things like email accounts, power settings, etc, etc. After flashing a new rom it takes me all of about 3 minutes to have everything I want installed and all my setting changed to how I want them.
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which version is that? only on their site it says that the HD will be supported in V8 but they only seem to be at V7.9
Scrap that V8 is out http://www.winmo-experts.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4
I'll have to check that out. I was using 7.9. It aways gave an error about unsupported screen size but still worked fine!
Not sure why but the guy who developed it was banned from xda-dev I believe!
Any chance you can post the app here? Really can't be arsed to register on another site!!!
Cheers
Don't worry, just realised I'm already registered!
Hey, this is a nice app! I'll have to get that, seems great for fast setting up everything after flashing.
to everyone who uses sashimi:
im very interested in your regkeys you backup! maybe you can post your regexport.ini here so we all can see and use the useful regkeys for different programs and settings!
thanks!
Rozenthal said:
Hey, this is a nice app! I'll have to get that, seems great for fast setting up everything after flashing.
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for that reason i have written my own "autorun" script which does the following:
install cabs
import provisioning files
import registry files
copy files
and could do lots of more...
this is how it works:
copy the script into a folder of your sd card, e.g. \Install. now copy
all cabs into \Install\Cab
all provisioning files into \Install\Xml
all registry files into \Install\Reg
all other files into \Install\Files
the script checks for files in a specific folder and executes the tasks required.
the script requires that mort script is installed. alternatively copy the mort script files (mortscript.exe, mortscript.dll, autorun.exe) into \Install so that you can immediately start with the autorun script after flashing or a hard reset (attention: in this case the name of autorun.mscr and autorun.exe have to be the same - do not rename the script file) . the script also needs a prog "taskmanager.exe" which is only required for importing xml and registry files. it does not do anything else (unless you intentionally run it)
mortscript is available here
task manager is available here
anyway, i have put together all files required in the zip file attached
here is AutoRun.mscr:
Code:
scriptpath = SystemPath("ScriptPath")
Call("InstallCabs")
Call("CopyFiles")
Call("ImportXML")
Call("ImportReg")
Message("Done. Press OK to Reset...", "AutoInstall")
Reset
Exit
Sub InstallCabs
ForEach file In Files(scriptpath \ "Cabs\*.*")
RunWait("\Windows\wceload.exe", """" & file & """ /nodelete /silent")
EndForEach
EndSub
Sub CopyFiles
XCopy(scriptpath \ "Files\*", "\", TRUE, TRUE)
EndSub
Sub ImportXML
ForEach file In Files(scriptpath \ "Xml\*.*")
RunWait(scriptpath \ "TaskMgr.exe", "/provxml " & file)
EndForEach
EndSub
Sub ImportReg
ForEach file In Files(scriptpath \ "Reg\*.*")
RunWait(scriptpath \ "TaskMgr.exe", file)
EndForEach
EndSub
but why dont you just use sashimi? it does the same plus some more things (email settings, wireless passwords,..)
Another vote for sashimi, my only dislike is the interface its shockingly bad. The window disappears for every menu option you go to!
output is version 8, the bug has been fixed, or you can use the modified version 7.9 for HD.
As you know how to save the settings for various programs to be able to restore automatically with sashimi?
you can automatically record programs that require activation key, how?
Most things can be done with the regexport.ini file in the program/ini folder.
You can define which registrykeys should be backed up. Most programs store there configuration and serial keys in the registry. So you just have to search for the right entry.
Here is my regexport.ini
Code:
[MySettings]
RegExportDirMode=Auto
key1=HKCU\Software\ageye\
key2=HKCU\Software\Conduits\
key3=HKCU\Software\FdcSoft\
key4=HKCU\Software\Ghisler\
key5=HKCU\Software\JBlend\
key6=HKLM\Software\FLIP\
key7=HKLM\Software\HTC\QuickGPS\
key8=HKLM\Software\Spb Software House\
key9=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\
key10=HKCU\Software\HTCAddicts\cleanRAM\
key11=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2DP\Settings\
key12=HKCU\Software\DaProfik\pRSSreader\
key13=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAlbum\Ignored\
egoist6 said:
for that reason i have written my own "autorun" script which does the following:
install cabs
import provisioning files
import registry files
copy files
and could do lots of more...
this is how it works:
copy the script into a folder of your sd card, e.g. \Install. now copy
all cabs into \Install\Cab
all provisioning files into \Install\Xml
all registry files into \Install\Reg
all other files into \Install\Files
the script checks for files in a specific folder and executes the tasks required.
the script requires that mort script is installed. alternatively copy the mort script files (mortscript.exe, mortscript.dll, autorun.exe) into \Install so that you can immediately start with the autorun script after flashing or a hard reset (attention: in this case the name of autorun.mscr and autorun.exe have to be the same - do not rename the script file) . the script also needs a prog "taskmanager.exe" which is only required for importing xml and registry files. it does not do anything else (unless you intentionally run it)
mortscript is available here
task manager is available here
anyway, i have put together all files required in the zip file attached
here is AutoRun.mscr:
Code:
scriptpath = SystemPath("ScriptPath")
Call("InstallCabs")
Call("CopyFiles")
Call("ImportXML")
Call("ImportReg")
Message("Done. Press OK to Reset...", "AutoInstall")
Reset
Exit
Sub InstallCabs
ForEach file In Files(scriptpath \ "Cabs\*.*")
RunWait("\Windows\wceload.exe", """" & file & """ /nodelete /silent")
EndForEach
EndSub
Sub CopyFiles
XCopy(scriptpath \ "Files\*", "\", TRUE, TRUE)
EndSub
Sub ImportXML
ForEach file In Files(scriptpath \ "Xml\*.*")
RunWait(scriptpath \ "TaskMgr.exe", "/provxml " & file)
EndForEach
EndSub
Sub ImportReg
ForEach file In Files(scriptpath \ "Reg\*.*")
RunWait(scriptpath \ "TaskMgr.exe", file)
EndForEach
EndSub
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the script not working though I follow your intruction,what's wrong?
str0nz0 said:
Most things can be done with the regexport.ini file in the program/ini folder.
You can define which registrykeys should be backed up. Most programs store there configuration and serial keys in the registry. So you just have to search for the right entry.
Here is my regexport.ini
Code:
[MySettings]
RegExportDirMode=Auto
key1=HKCU\Software\ageye\
key2=HKCU\Software\Conduits\
key3=HKCU\Software\FdcSoft\
key4=HKCU\Software\Ghisler\
key5=HKCU\Software\JBlend\
key6=HKLM\Software\FLIP\
key7=HKLM\Software\HTC\QuickGPS\
key8=HKLM\Software\Spb Software House\
key9=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\
key10=HKCU\Software\HTCAddicts\cleanRAM\
key11=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2DP\Settings\
key12=HKCU\Software\DaProfik\pRSSreader\
key13=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAlbum\Ignored\
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Thanks for your reply, I just solved a file.reg
Question
is possible to automatically with SAHIMI select the language for installation
resco explorer (multilingual) select /italiano / ok
resco audio explorer (multilingual) select /italiano / ok
is possible to automatically with SAHIMI select the answer is no when asked to reset to complete the installation of
SPB Wireles monitor select /no
SPB Phone Suite select /no
perhaps with a Mortscript running in tandem, I unfortunately do not have capable people who give me a hand?
Thanks for your reply, sorry my bad English
You can do that with the so called auto files.
it is explained in the manual of sashimi.
i have never tried it but it should work like you want.
str0nz0 said:
You can do that with the so called auto files.
it is explained in the manual of sashimi.
i have never tried it but it should work like you want.
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unfortunately I do not know how to fill the auto file, could you please make some examples that help me understand
Thanks for the great help
ippoglosso said:
unfortunately I do not know how to fill the auto file, could you please make some examples that help me understand
Thanks for the great help
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[AutoFile]
InstallLocation=0
WindowTitle="SpbPhoneSuite_it.arm.cab"
[ScriptCommands]
1=SendLeftSoft
2=
3=
4=
[AutoFile]
InstallLocation=0
WindowTitle="SpbWirelessMonitor3_it.arm.cab"
[ScriptCommands]
1=SendLeftSoft
2=
3=
4=
[AutoFile]
InstallLocation=0
WindowTitle="audiorec_p.arm.cab"
[ScriptCommands]
1=SendLeftSoft
2=
3=
4=
[AutoFile]
InstallLocation=0
WindowTitle="rescoexplorer_p.ARM.cab"
[ScriptCommands]
1=SendLeftSoft
2=
3=
4=
I do not know the commands
If you are using a UC capable rom (like miri 6.5) you can make a "SDconfig.txt" and it will install whatever cabs you want as part of the first install process at the windows installing screen.
UC Thread for more info.
SPB BackUp 2.0.2. Clean, simple, fast, easy.
Install once all that You want, make backup (is .exe).
I have written a .Net app for backing up windows phone 7 via the Zune updater tool. This backup can be used by Zune to restore the device when you use the "Update" option under settings.
This is a COMPLETE backup and COMPLETE restore IF USING ZUNE 4.7AND/OR the V1.9 Tool. Your phone will be EXACTLY the same after a restore as it was when you did the backup. Any updates, file changes, registry entries, or texts will not persist that were not on the phone at the time of the backup. Sorry for the bold but I have answered this question about a dozen times in PM's or on here.
Use this at YOUR discretion. There are scenarios in which you can't use the backup you made to restore. For instance on my Samsung Focus I had the stock ROM on it and couldn’t' restore my 7720 Mango backup. I had to upgrade the phone to at least 7712 Mango BEFORE the backup would restore. But I could go from 7720 to stock. When it failed I was getting a "Version Mismatch" error. Make sure you can at least get back to the REV level you backed up from before expecting this to work or you may be sorry. Finally, NEVER trust a backup that does not say it completed properly INCLUDING a SUCCESS message!!. I also HIGHLY recommend having a stock ROM on hand to flash back to the device if necessary.
HD2 owners: See Post 2 in this thread
**New features:
Manage backups/archives. Set Paths to zune and updatewp as well as the PKS file.
Archive capability of the older backups AND restore of active backup or archives.
Will Install Support Tools and PKS file if needed.
Version 1.8 will seem quite different if you are on Vista/7 with UAC and not running as a full admin. The reason is that you can't change registry entries in HKLM or move files in program files without those rights. If you werent running as a full admin before you may have trouble if you start now. Just answer the UAC prompts when a backup starts and ends to change the files/reg entries to 4.7 and back to 4.8 values/files. I tried to consider lots of conditions like what if it fails during the backup or crashes so if you launch the app after a crash it will detect that that the changed reg entries are in place and undo them to get you back to where you were prior to the last run. The UAC prompts are there to protect you so don't get mad at me when you see 2 each time you use this to backup. If you need ZuneWMDU.DLL from 4.7 check these posts attachments:
Click here for x86 (32 BIT) os's
or Click here for x64 (64 bit) os's
You can put it with the back tool or anywhere and the program will ask you where it is and you can tell it. You can even rename it to something else. For instance I have it in my Zune folder named Zunewmdu.dll.47. Just don't replace the original 4.8 Zunewmdu.dll file.
Firstly I have to credit this to reading and putting together pieces from several threads on XDA. I read so many to be honest I am no longer sure who all to credit. There was no specific single source I just saw several things and through trial and error put together the pieces that made this possible.
This APP is a wrapper around a tool microsoft produced to perform updates to your phone via command line. Specifically the executeable "updatewp.exe" that comes from the Windows Phone Support Tools. The missing piece that eluded me for a bit was the update package itself which I found here on XDA and will link to later.
Prerequisites that need to be Installed/downloaded:
Looks like at least Phone OS version 7008 is required for the backup to work.
Zune Software Installed (I'm sure most of us have this): http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/software/download/default.htm
Windows Phone Support Tools Installed - MS Links are dead ATM.
If you are missing these prerequisites the app will tell you and even open a web page on request to the DL links.
If an error occurs you should find the text in your clipboard for easy pasting here on the forums.
To explain the process:
updatewp.exe is meant to update your phone with PKS files theoretically obtained from the device manufacturer. It will also do other things including a command line restore of a backup.
This program launches updatewp.exe with two command line arguments. One is the PKS file name and path and the second is the enablebackup switch.
What happens is the phone performs the backup first, once it completes the process the code terminates updatewp.exe before it goes further. In theory if you are using an update not compatible for your phone it would actually just say that and quit. However terminating the updater keeps it from ever getting that far.
I have used this to make a complete backup AND restore it via the ZUNE Update options under settings for my phone so I know it works.
How to use the app:
Attached to this post is a zip file with two folders. x86 and x64. Please launch the appropriate EXE for your platform.
If you do not have zune or windows phone support tools it will tell you immediately and offer to open the download URL on your computer.
If you pass those tests you will need to input a path to the PKS file in the long textbox. There is a button just above it that will open a URL to the download for the one I used here on XDA. There is also a Browse button below the textbox for you to use to browse to and set the file path via GUI.
Once the path is set click on backup and watch it go. If you already have a backup made previously this will overwrite it or offer to archive it (v1.2 & up).
Good luck and post feedback, thoughts or issues please.
Changelog:
v1.9 - I pulled 1.8 and have added 1.9. This version corrects some more bugs in 1.8, one of which doesnt show the completed success message when performing a backup. The first time you launch it you will see a prompt stating this is the first time you have launched this version and you need to choose if you want to use the 4.7WMDU file switching method or just have the program try to use what you have installed. If you choose not to use the file switching method it will still check to make sure the zune and updatewp versions match but will only warn you they don't match, you can still try to proceed with the backup/restore. I have tested this in both modes doing backups and restores (this is why it took so long to get out).
v1.8 - I changed the way the program does things so that it will use the ZuneWMDU.DLL file from Zune 4.7 to perform FULL backups. You CAN'T use the tool without that file and I am not going to include it because I am not going to redistribute Microsofts property. If you are using Vista/7 with UAC you will be seeing some extra prompts because elevation is required to change reg entries and move files around to allow you to use this with the newest Zune 4.8 and still get a complete backup. To get the older ZuneWMDU.DLL file just get it from the install path of zune and then uprade to 4.8. The program will ask you for the path to the old DLL for future use/reference. Don't get pissed at me with all the UAC prompts either, they are required if you arent a full admin on the machine. I re-released 1.8 on 9/16 to fix a few minor bugs that kept it from working correctly under certain cirumstances.
v1.7 -PULLED because the backups Zune 4.8 Makes are utterly USELESS. 1.8 is in the works that will make use of the old updatewp and some old zune 4.7 files to perform COMPLETE backup and restores as it originally did.
v1.6 - Added the ability to set all of the paths (requested by folks using languages other than english). Added some management capabilities for the backups. To archive the active one immediately or move an archived backup to the active folder.
v1.5 - This only adds proper path support for windows XP. If you are using the 1.4 version and don't have XP then there is no need to upgrade.
v1.4 - Works with Mango Beta if you have updated Zune assuming you have also updated the 4.8 support tools. It will check the versions and inform you of any issues found. Also corrected the blank error message issue some users were seeing. 4.8 support tools, check the second D/L (non) link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148123
v1.3 - Changed the path used for backup location to the LOCALAPPDATA environment variable rather than USERPROFILE to be more compatible with XP. If you don't have the windows phone backup tools installed the software will offer to DL and install them silently for you. The PKS file is now packed in with the software. If you don't have a PKS file set it will offer to unpack it and use it by default. I didnt add ZUNE install to this because well, if you don't have that your not really using your phone are you?
v1.2 - Added archive capabilities. If you choose to backup your device and a backup is in place you are asked if you want to archive it. If you choose to keep it then a folder in your documents called "Windows Phone 7 Zune Backup Archive" is where it goes. Each backup will go in to a folder labeled by the date/time it was created. The format will be Month-Day-Year Hour-Minute-Second so you know exactly from WHEN the backup was from.
Added a Restore Button that will use the latest restore if that is all you have, or ask if you want to browse and choose from the archived backups to restore. Whichever you choose will become the "Active" backup to zune and then the restore will take place afterwards. The former active backup is automatically placed in the archive. When the restore is completed the SAME backup you chose is still the active one so using ZUNE to do the restore will yield the same result.
***IF you have multiple devices the archive portion will work fine, however I have yet to find a way to identify which ID is which device so when you choose to restore from an archive YOU will have to pick the correct one or it won't work.
v1.1 - Updated where the code looks for the windows phone tools to accomidate installs of zune to alternate locations.
In Development:
Determine the device ID of the connected phone so I can keep multi device backup archives straight when presenting which backups from an archive to restore. I don't have two devices so this will be a feature in beta until it is proven by your feedback.
Error Code Troubleshooting:
Firstly, if you want help in this thread PLEASE tell us what your Computer OS is including if its 32/64 bit. What OS revision your phone is at and What kind of phone along with details of the problem! Thanks!
I found this link to MS for different error codes and a solution grid of sorts that relates to ZUNE etc..:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2484484#80072EE7_801812DD_801811C5
This is a COMPLETE backup and COMPLETE restore IF USING ZUNE 4.7!!. Your phone will be EXACTLY the same after a restore as it was when you did the backup. Any updates, file changes, registry entries, or texts will not persist that were not on the phone at the time of the backup. Sorry for the bold but I have answered this question about a dozen times in PM's or on here.
ZUNE 4.8 seems to only backup whatever Zune does not synch and things like game states! I HIGHLY recommend reverting to 4.7 zune and phone tools if you want a COMPLETE backup. Zune 4.7 cant talk to Mango but it doesnt need to for a backup. A Complete backup made by 4.7 tools WILL restore with 4.8 tools.
Known Issues:
HD2 owners. There seems to be a problem using this method to backup the phone. The current theory is that the HD2 does not use the same boot loader as other WP7 devices and is not recognized correctly in that mode so it doesnt work. I would be interested in knowing how your updates are applied as the log I got from one user indicates the phone talked to the update program once it rebooted?!
Additional tips and observances:
*You CAN'T change the memory size and perform a restore, I already know this doesnt work so forget about adding memory and just restoring
*To my knowledge you can't backup from one device and restore to another as the backup files are signed/ID'd to the device that made the backup.
How to restore a backup via ZUNE if you don't want to use the restore feature:
Make sure your phone is hooked up to the computer first then from within the ZUNE software you should see a menu near the top right-hand side labeled "Settings". Click on that. On the settings screen look near the top left and you should see "Software" "Device" and "Account". Instead of device it may say "Phone".
Click on Device or Phone, whichever you see. The left edge has several options. Near the middle you should see "Update". Click that. You should see a progress bar for a few seconds and then most likely it will tell you that the phone is up to date. At the BOTTOM of all the text it spits out should be a button labeled "Restore" with the date of the backup.
BACKUP CREATION LOCATION:
Copy & paste the following in to the run dialog box:
Vista/Win7: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update
Win XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update
If you are running the backups with elevated privileges then you need to open a command prompt with those same privileges and paste in the above paths to find them as they may likely be in a different user account.
You will have to manuall drill down from their because the sub folder structure is named from the Phones ID.
Manual Command Line Method to Perform Backup:
All the same prerequisites apply. Zune and the windows phone support tools need to be installed.
It is easiest to have unzipped the PKS file in to folder the support tools are in. You can do this by opening the run dialog and typing: %PROGRAMFILES%\zune and hit enter or click ok. This will open explorer to that folder and you can move/copy the UNZIPPED PKS file there.
Open a command window with admin privileges. To do this in windows Vista/Win 7 with UAC enabled click on the "Start" Windows logo usually found in the bottom left corner.
In the search programs and files dialog type CMD and wait for the search to produce CMD.EXE at or near the top of the list. RIGHT click on cmd.exe and choose "Run as administrator". (hopefully you don't have to input admin credentials to do this)
At the command prompt type: cd %PROGRAMFILES%\zune (and hit enter). Your prompt should change to include the program files path and ZUNE for example "c:\progam files\zune"
Now assuming the support tools are installed correctly you can test by typing: updatewp (and hit enter) this should spam the screen with the command line options for updatewp and lets us know the rest will work.
The command to type is: updatewp.exe /iu A0CE706D-12B7-45AC-A5FC-AD04DFCA6E86.100.pks /enablebackup (and hit enter) You should be able to copy the command line as it is and right click on the DOS window at this point and choose "Paste" to save the trouble of typing that awefull string.
This is all the program I wrote does to start a backup other than kill the update process at the end since it can't happen.
I hope this works for you if the code does not!
Great!! thanks , will try .
The system cannot find the file specified
What precedes this section of the file path? and is it the same path on Windows 7?
/Library/Application Support/Windows Phone 7 Connector/Cache/Device Update/
Looks like your trying it on a Mac? Not gonna work
You can do it manually. Double check the updatewp.exe command line for a mac and if its the same as a PC then run it updatewp.exe PKSFILEPATH /enablebackup
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Looks like your trying it on a Mac? Not gonna work
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I'm not. i'm on PC.
Where do i place the file from this page?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11542700&postcount=6
I put it in the Zune folder and then my command line was:
updatewp.exe /iu "C:\Program Files\Zune\A0CE706D-12B7-45AC-A5FC-AD04DFCA6E86.100.pks" /enablebackup
open cmd.exe to the dos prompt and change to the ZUNE folder and then type or copy & paste in the above.
Perhaps I didnt specify this but you will need to unzip that file from the other post.
hx4700 Killer said:
I put it in the Zune folder and then my command line was:
updatewp.exe "C:\Program Files\Zune\A0CE706D-12B7-45AC-A5FC-AD04DFCA6E86.100.pks" /enablebackup
open cmd.exe to the dos prompt and change to the ZUNE folder and then type or copy & paste in the above.
Perhaps I didnt specify this but you will need to unzip that file from the other post.
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Sorry, but I'm not quite sure what you mean :-/
I unzipped the "A0CE706D-12B7-45AC-A5FC-AD04DFCA6E86.100.pks" file
Then, I placed it in the zune folder: C:\Program Files\Zune\
Now I have cmd open, but I don't know what you mean by "change to the ZUNE folder and then type or copy & paste in the above."
What do I change about the Zune folder? and what am I typing into the cmd promt?
when I say change to the zune folder I mean change the current folder the command prompt is at by typing this:
cd c:\program files\zune and press enter
copy the following text in to the clipboard:
updatewp.exe /iu "C:\Program Files\Zune\A0CE706D-12B7-45AC-A5FC-AD04DFCA6E86.100.pks" /enablebackup
Then right click on the command box and choose paste and hit enter.
OR just type the above text in to the command box and hit enter.
Well, I got a little further, but I get this message in the cmd:
c:\Program Files\Zune>updatewp.exe "C:\Program Files\Zune\A0CE706D-12B7-45AC-A5FC-AD04DFCA6E86.100.pks" /enablebackup
'updatewp.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
There was a prerequisite you needed that I listed. It is the windows phone support tools:
Windows Phone Support Tools:
x64 Windows: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...Tool-amd64.msi
x86 Windows: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...rtTool-x86.msi
updatewp.exe comes from that and is installed in to the zune folder when you install those tools.
Nice. Got the backup to work! Thanks for all the help. I'm going to hard reset and see if the backup works
quick question: does the backup process backup everything, including word documents?
The backup seems to backup anything on the phone.
For instance I used the reg hacks so I could see the phone in explorer. I put a couple of files in the video folder directory as a test and the phone could play them.
Further Zune ignored them and did not consider them as part of the sync process.
When I performed by backup and restore even those files were restored.
I can not speak to folders created that are not part of the normal hierarchy but I suspect that anything on the phone is backed up.
Adding:
I should stress again that this is the same backup that zune performs when you update your device with the update tool. This is just using one of the support tools that offers command line to trigger the backup when you have a legitimate update file. In this case however the program I wrote is terminating the update before it can begin once the backup is performed. So in other words I am just "tricking" the update program in to running and performig the backup.
Mallux,
I just figured out why you were getting that error.
The code checks for the existance of zune and then the support tools specifically by checking for the existance of the files.
The checks do the same thing so I cut & paste the zune check code in for the support tools and didnt change the path to check for updatewp.exe. So basically the code checked for zune twice and then went on.
I fixed the code and updated the DL link in the first post.
Im sure now that you have the support tools installed the code would work as written, or with the new DL link.
Hi and congrats for your work (if it works ? hehe, just kidding).
Maybe you would have better feedback in posting this to the dev and hacking section or the software one ?
Just a thought, since here are mostly apps for the phone itself.
Best regards
Andy
[APP] Working App to Backup Windows Phone 7 via ZUNE ANY TIME
I posted this in windows phone 7 apps and it was suggested that I post it here so don't hammer me for cross posting please.
I have written a .Net app for backing up windows phone 7 via the Zune updater tool. This backup can be used by Zune to restore the device when you use the "Update" option under settings.
Firstly I have to credit this to reading and putting together pieces from several threads on XDA. I read so many to be honest I am no longer sure who all to credit. There was no specific single source I just saw several things and through trial and error put together the pieces that made this possible.
This APP is a wrapper around a tool microsoft produced to perform updates to your phone via command line. Specifically the executeable "updatewp.exe" that comes from the Windows Phone Support Tools. The missing piece that eluded me for a bit was the update package itself which I found here on XDA and will link to later.
Prerequisites that need to installed/downloaded:
Zune Software Installed: http://www.zune.net/en-us/products/software/download/default.htm
Windows Phone Support Tools Installed:
x64 Windows: http://download.microsoft.com/downl...E4A-8179-9A3C5483E366/WPSupportTool-amd64.msi
x86: http://download.microsoft.com/downl...-4E4A-8179-9A3C5483E366/WPSupportTool-x86.msi
An update package from ANY phone, this one is for an HD2 that I used while working on a samsung focus. Download and Unzip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11542700&postcount=6
If you are missing these prerequisites the app will tell you and even open a web page on request to the DL links.
Please understand this is release 1.0 and as such may have issues depending on your platform and your computer etc.... I coded it for x86 and x64 Windows with the Microsoft .net Framework 2.0 minimum. I tried to consider several error scenarios but one never knows how an end user might use your program that wasnt anticipated and coded for.
If an error occurs you should find the text in your clipboard for easy pasting here on the forums.
To explain the process:
updatewp.exe is meant to update your phone with PKS files theoretically obtained from the device manufacturer. It will also do other things including a command line restore of a backup.
This program launches updatewp.exe with two command line arguments. One is the PKS file name and path and the second is the enablebackup switch.
What happens is the phone performs the backup first, once it completes the process the code terminates updatewp.exe before it goes further. In theory if you are using an update not compatible for your phone it would actually just say that and quit. However terminating the updater keeps it from ever getting that far.
I have used this to make a complete backup AND restore it via the ZUNE Update options under settings for my phone so I know it works.
One could most likely also archive backups by copying/moving from their storage point before creating a new one so as to have a backup that could be reverted to from a point in time further than the last one on record. If there is enough interest in such a feature and incentive I would consider adding it here.
Attached to this post is a zip file with two folders. x86 and x64. Please launch the appropriate EXE for your platform.
If you do not have zune or windows phone support tools it will tell you immediately and offer to open the download URL on your computer.
If you pass those tests you will need to input a path to the PKS file in the long textbox. There is a button just above it that will open a URL to the download for the one I used here on XDA. There is also a Browse button below the textbox for you to use to browse to and set the file path via GUI.
Once the path is set click on backup and watch it go. If you already have a backup made previously this will overwrite it.
I can not say if this will work with a debranded phone but I don't see why not. My focus is an out of the box stock AT&T phone with chevron unlock on it (which you shouldnt need) and a couple of non-marketplace apps.
Good luck and post feedback, thoughts or issues please.
***Adding Instructions on how to restore as its come up a few times:
Make sure your phone is hooked up to the computer first then from within the ZUNE software you should see a menu near the top right-hand side labeled "Settings". Click on that. On the settings screen look near the top left and you should see "Software" "Device" and "Account". Instead of device it may say "Phone".
Click on Device or Phone, whichever you see. The left edge has several options. Near the middle you should see "Update". Click that. You should see a progress bar for a few seconds and then most likely it will tell you that the phone is up to date. At the BOTTOM of all the text it spits out should be a button labeled "Restore" with the date of the backup.
You CAN'T change the memory size and perform a restore, I already know this doesnt work.
Ok first off all, I have to thanks for you for your hard work! The tool just worked like a charm. I just used the back-up tool and it succeeded made a backup of my Omnia 7. I'm just wondering a few things:
Is my phone identical the same if I use the backup tool? That means the register changes and installed apps??
I have used the zune update - Restore function and everything was the same. I have several xbox live games and after the restore I was still at the same place in my games. Further my phone is chevron unlocked and remained so after the restore.
Further, I did the reg hacks to see the phone in explorer when zune is closed and put a couple of small vid files in the video folder. Those files did not show up in Zune on my PC or in my collections but the phone could play them just fine. After the restore they were still there too. So from what I can tell the une backup tool backs up the phones memory as it is no matter what is there. I have not tested non-standard folders that are user created though but would assume they would work all the same.
Further a couple of observations:
During development I found I could unplug the phone at any time during the backup process and it would be just fine. No harm.
In Zune when the phone is hooked up I could see the "memory graph" and it had slices in it and hovering over them with the mouse would yield what each slice was... e.g. Videos, Music, pictures etc... I had a large area that said it was reserved for data "from another computer" or some such verbiage. After the restore that was gone and I had a little more memory back for my own use. The slices seemed to be gone too but had no effect on what zune synched etc... Perhaps a full resynch might change it but I havent done that.
**Adding:
Having re-read your post I am now wondering if you are asking if your phone is the same as after the backup as it was prior to the backup? It should be unchanged. The backup process is the same that would occur if you were performing a legitimate carrier update. The process says it transfers the update to the phone but does not execute it until after the backup. My code terminates the updatewp.exe program before that happens so ultimately you might have the 310k file still on your phone in some "updates" folder somewhere.
Hi folks,
FIRST RELEASE:
Wow, lots of bugs that needed fixing. There are still some things I'd like to improve, but they can wait. This is officially the first release of XapHandler, for stock ROMs with WP7 Root Tools, and optionally for custom ROMs as well.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Install XapHandler.
2) Run WP7 Root Tools.
3) Pivot to Policies, and set XapHandler as trusted (stock ROMs only).
4) Run XapHandler.
5) When prompted to set the file association, hit OK.
6) Exit XapHandler.
7) Open a XAP file from email, IE, or an app.
8) Check the data about the app given in XapHandler.
9) If the app is already installed and you want to do a clean install, exit XapHanderl and delete the app from your phone normally, then open the XAP file again.
10) Hit the Clean Install or Update button.
11) Wait for the Success message box.
12) Close XapHandler.
SOURCE CODE:
I don't have permission to release the actual XAP installation source code, which is from @ultrashot. Therefore, the source release just contains a pre-compiled static library (it's the same code as is used in the native XAP installer on custom ROMs, and the Bazaar app). You're able to build the full app, though.
The app has two parts: the native ARM DLL that has the COM library and does the actual installation, and the C#/Silverlight WP7 app that provides the UI and calls the COM library. You should unpack both parts to the same folder. Then, build the native part first (requires Visual Studio 2008 with the Windows Mobile 6.5 compiler). This will copy the native DLL into the managed app. Make sure the managed app includes the COM DLL, and then build it to produce a XAP file.
PROBLEMS:
If you have any issues, please report the following info:
A) Your phone model.
B) Your ROM (including version and firmware)
C) The problems or exception messageboxes you encountered.
RESTORING THE REGISTRY:
For stock ROMs, if you want to put the registry back the way it was so XAP files open in the built-in XAP handler of your custom ROM:
1) Open a registry editor
2) Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR)\.xap
3) Change the default value back to what it used to be
3.1) The original value on most custom ROMs should be "xapfile" which is the same value the app uses; don't panic if it's unchanged!
3.2) The old default value *should* be backed up in a registry value simply called "0"
4) If there's a value called 0, delete it
5) Go to HKCR\<originalClassName>
5.1) For most people, that's HKCR\xapfile
6) Change the default value back to what it used to be
6.1) The original value on most custom ROMs should be empty
6.2) This step is not important; the value is cosmetic and intended for the user
6.3) The old default value *should* be backed up in a registry value simply called "0"
7) If there's a value called 0, delete it
8) If you have a registry key called BrowseInPlace (eg. HKCR\xapfile\BrowseInPlace) you can delete it
8.1) I don't *think* it'll hurt anything if left, though
9) Set the registry value EditFlags to DWORD 65536 (0x00010000)
9.1) This value is set by release versions of XapHandler
9.2) If the value is missing, create it with the data listed above
10) Go into the registry keys "shell", "open", and "command"
10.1) For example, HKCR\xapfile\shell\open\command
11) Change the default value back to what it used to be
11.1) The default value on most custom ROMs should be "XAPDeployer.exe "%1"" (remove first and last quotes)
11.3) The old default value *should* be backed up in a registry value simply called "0"
12) If there's a value called 0, delete it
13) If you had to change anything in step 3, go to HKCR
13.1) Don't do this step if you didn't have to change anything in step 3!
14) Delete HKCR\xapfile and all its contents
14.1) This step isn't needed, just cleanup
14.2) Don't do this step unless you had a different original progID than "xapfile"!
Have fun!
Please feel free to include this app in WP7 homebrew collections or custom ROMs, so long as the Author attribution is not removed.
Total downloads of the test versions: 330.
Thank you my friend
big business
Big Thanks to useful reports, of course!
I'm also looking at releasing an app that allows people to edit their file associations on the phone - things like add new filetypes that will open in Word (works for any plain-text file), or do complex things like "open" a Mobi file by putting it in the Kindle app's isostore, then launching the Kindle app. That will build on some of the work done in this app. It's also related to some stuff for the next version of Root Webserver. I really want to figure out what's going on here, though...
a.) Samsung Focus v1.3
b.) My ROM (see sig) firmware 2124.11.9.4
c.) xapfile
d.) no change, errors: system.io.filenotfoundexception the system can not find the specified at xaphandler.xapdeployerinterop.setfileassociation() and so on and on then crashes to home screen
e.) reboot changes nothing, no other steps apply.
I installed with my hd2 program
program did not work
19.Marc HD2 Pdaimatejam Rom Wp7.5 Tango 7.10.8773.98 v7.8 >FULLY UNLOCKED>CABS Update
Mozart
5.13-based custom rom (fully unlocked of course)
FileNotFound exception when trying to associate, IndexOutOfRangeException when trying to launch xap (after manual association)
ultrashot said:
Mozart
5.13-based custom rom (fully unlocked of course)
FileNotFound exception when trying to associate, IndexOutOfRangeException when trying to launch xap (after manual association)
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I get the same error
Thanks, guys. I know where the error is for you - I took a shortcut testing for the existence of certain registry entries and didn't check for FileNotFound, which I should have. Expect a new version in a day or so!
do you mean use xapdeploy.exe to install a xap?
XapDeploy.exe can't be used on stock ROMs until we break the policy system to allow homebrew executables. This app runs under TskHost.exe, like any other executable. Using WP7 Root Tools v0.9, it should be possible to run this app on stock ROMs.
Additionally, it's an alternative to XapDeploy.exe for users of custom ROMs. It displays more info about the XAP before installing it - not enough in any way to prevent Trojan malware, but enough to stop you from accidentally installing v1.15 when you wanted 1.16.
Please do post test results for the second test version. I still can't get it working on my phone, but I want to know if it works on a full-unlock - if not, there's a bug in the app, but if so then the issue is in the way I elevate. Please give it a try!
gave the same error
version 2
GoodDayToDie said:
Please do post test results for the second test version. I still can't get it working on my phone, but I want to know if it works on a full-unlock - if not, there's a bug in the app, but if so then the issue is in the way I elevate. Please give it a try!
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OOM exception while checking association, on minimizing-resuming it asks for associating (and does it correctly), but then SUCCESS on installation
except update
application tries to install
thanks
Now *that* is bloody weird; even without elevation the app gets further than that. This happens when you open a XAP file after associating the app with XAP files, right? (Was it really too much to ask that people actually provide a proper report?) There's only two places that the app uses GetResourceStream - one to open the XAP file, and one to open the manifest from within the XAP file.
I've made some changes to the app, which should make it more resilient to unexpected parameters and will hopefully help make the GetResourceStream calls less likely to fail. Please remove any manual file association you created for the app (set it back to the defaults) and run the test procedure again with the new test3 build (will be uploaded momentarily). The app was able to associate itself correctly on my phone starting with test2.
I'd also like to see this tried on some different custom ROMs. It *should* work but I still can't get the actual install to succeed on my phone (though it does get that far...).
@ultrashot: Wow, the OOM is weird and I haven't seen that in my testing, but hey, if it worked the second time... OK then! Thanks for the success report! Time to look into what level of unlock is required and figure out how to get it on a stock ROM, because elevating the app doesn't seem to be enough...
Hi GoodDayToDie, I am using HTC Gold with Dyanamic7 Rom. Firmware 51201.401. Have installed the XapHandlerTest2.xap and I am able to install Xap files which are stored in the device. Please let me know if you require any more details.
Can you do updates? I'm *sometimes* able to install an app that is not yet installed, but if the app is installed, either an update or a clean install always fails. Clean install seems more reliable immediately after rebooting the phone, but it still appears non-deterministic to me.
I hate Schroedenbugs... although HtcRoot seems to have a lot of them. I need to work on that some more.
Still, it's progress. Hopefully, by the time WP7 Root Tools 0.9 is out and the app can be used on more stock ROMs, it'll be fully working...
v3 test
except update
application tries to install
thanks
Where Internet explorer save the XAP? (I have a custom ROM (Omnia7))
Good evening ladies and gentleman.
I have HTC Titan I (x310e) with developer unlock and I was unable install and launch Julien Schapman apps - Advanced Config Tool and RegistryEditor. I was looking for a solution and today I have that.
We have to (my movie):
1. Download xap files:
- Advanced Config Tool - http://www.touchxperience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=890 (working good only version 1.5.0.0 to install in settings)
- RegistryEditor - http://www.touchxperience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=593 (working good only version 1.1.0.0)
2. Rename extension from *.xap to *.zip.
3. Open these with system (Win7) support (not 7zip, WinRAR, etc.).
4. Cut file: WMAppManifest.xml and paste in other folder.
5. Open that file with system text editor (right click and select edit).
6. Remove line with text: "INTEROPSERVICES" and save the changes.
7. Copy this file to zip folder with app.
8. Change it back to a *.xap extension and now we can deploy him.
Enjoy
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SORRRY APP LAUNCH BUT NOT WORKING. I LOOKING FOR NEXT METHOD.
it is not possible. Interop is what is required to make the app work. So without it you can install it but it wont work hence there is no way to do what you want currently
Relatedly, this fact has been known for... ever since the Mago betas came out, I think? So, probably about half the lifetime of the OS. I guess when things are that old, it's easier to "discover" stuff that doesn't work than read the old threads.
Your phone is interop-locked. You can only install or run apps without ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES, unless those apps come from the Marketplace. As a general rule, if an app requests ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES (or other capabilities), that's because it's using it for something...
Budniu said:
Good evening ladies and gentleman.
I have HTC Titan I (x310e) with developer unlock and I was unable install and launch Julien Schapman apps - Advanced Config Tool and RegistryEditor. I was looking for a solution and today I have that.
We have to (my movie):
1. Download xap files:
- Advanced Config Tool - http://www.touchxperience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=890 (working good only version 1.5.0.0 to install in settings)
- RegistryEditor - http://www.touchxperience.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=593 (working good only version 1.1.0.0)
2. Rename extension from *.xap to *.zip.
3. Open these with system (Win7) support (not 7zip, WinRAR, etc.).
4. Cut file: WMAppManifest.xml and paste in other folder.
5. Open that file with system text editor (right click and select edit).
6. Remove line with text: "INTEROPSERVICES" and save the changes.
7. Copy this file to zip folder with app.
8. Change it back to a *.xap extension and now we can deploy him.
Enjoy
EDIT
SORRRY APP LAUNCH BUT NOT WORKING. I LOOKING FOR NEXT METHOD.
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Followed the method to insall Advanced Config. Now how can I uninstall it? Since I have 3 unsigned app limit, so I cant afford to waste a slot on an app that highly desirable but not useful.
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Followed the method to insall Advanced Config. Now how can I uninstall it? Since I have 3 unsigned app limit, so I cant afford to waste a slot on an app that highly desirable but not useful.
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You can try to install ORIGINAL Advanced Config Tool file - you get error but uninstall actual version from the system.
I've edited my imageres.dll file and have it all nice nice, but when I try to paste it into system 32 (tried safe mode) It will not let me overwrite that file.
I've tried Safe mode, Taking Control, Granting full control permissions of file, system32 folder, windows folder, and C folder (both taking control, and granting full permissions to: User (me) and Administrator (also me) Yes, i'm on windows 7 64bit but there is no Win 7 Forum here, however the imageres.dll is mentioned here, and I'm assuming the file is more-or-less the same. Besides taking ownership in C for Win 8 being bad? I did this to both System32 file and Syswow64 file- its now apparent to me that both are in USE and thats why I can't overwrite/modify them =/ So how do I use my modded one? (startup sound etc.)
Following this:
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How to Take Ownership in Windows 7
1. Locate the file or folder on which you want to take ownership in windows explorer
2. Right click on file or folder and select “Properties” from Context Menu
3. Click on Security tab
4. Click on “Advance”
5. Now click on Owner tab in Advance Security Settings for User windows
6. Click on Edit Button and select user from given Change Owner to list if user or group is not in given list then click on other users or groups. Enter name of user/group and click ok.
7. Now select User/group and click apply and ok. (Check “Replace owner on sub containers and objects” if you have files and folder within selected folder)
8. Click ok when Windows Security Prompt is displayed
9. Now Owner name must have changed.
10. Now click Ok to exist from Properties windows
Once you have taken the ownership of file or folder next part comes is Granting Permissions to that file/folder or object.
How to Grant Permissions in Windows 7
1. Locate the file or folder on which you want to take ownership in windows explorer
2. Right click on file or folder and select “Properties” from Context Menu
3. Click on Edit button in Properties windows Click ok to confirm UAC elevation request.
4. Select user/group from permission windows or click add to add other user or group.
5. Now under Permission section check the rights which you want to grant i.e check “Full Control” under the “Allow” column to assign full access rights control permissions to Administrators group.
6. Click Ok for changes to take effect and click ok final ok to exit from Properties window.
Now you can access files of folder in windows 7 with full permissions and take full control.
also tried cmd prompt
Code:
takeown /F "C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll"
with Sucess message (probably the same as my right click takeown reg file context thing)
I'm the only person/login/user on my PC. Ugh this is a pain in the butt. No matter what I've googled/tried hasn't worked. I don't have a linux CD/USB boot *(dunno if I do? but don't think I do) to repair/replace file, I may have Win 7 repair on my CD, maybe not.
EDIT: replacing the startup sound in imageres.dll in System32 and SysWOW64 folders still leaves me with default windows startup sound =( Only other file was imageres.dll in winsxs folder- copied, edited the copy, deleted the original with Fileassassin (it was locked, wouldn't edit, blah blah) STILL uses old windows start up sound, WHyyyyyy? theres MUI files with info for imageres.dll but IDK what's left where this sound exists =/ or where its coming from.
there used to be this program made for replacing system files
i don't remember its name, though
http://www.askvg.com/right-click-re...utility-to-replace-system-files-in-windows-7/
No manual methods worked for me, but just came across this and it worked, WOOT!
http://winaero.com/download.php?view.10
Starting with Windows 8, the administrator is no longer the same as root. Microsoft has very, VERY severely limited the administrator's abilities with many aspects of the system. This was done in an ill-conceived notion that they could curb piracy of Windows Store apps (like there's anything worth stealing in there, including games). People have already found a way to pirate Windows Store apps, so it was all just a way to irritate admins and hobbyists in the end.
@dragon_76: Care to explain what you mean by that? For one thing, Administrator on NT has never been "the same" as root (on POSIX); there's always been the local SYSTEM SID (which does some of the things which root would handle, such as being the process that drivers and initial user-space processes run as) and while I'm not entirely sure when the TrustedInstaller SID was added (may have been there since NT3.1 for all I know), it's been a part of Windows since well before Win8. For another thing, unlike root on a POSIX system, Administrator does not (and never has) automatically have access to everything; it's a SID like any other, and ACLs can be put in place to control its access.
Now, two powers that Administrator (and members of the Administrators group) do have are as follows:
1) Take ownership of any securable object (this allows completely overwriting the ACLs).
2) Impersonate any other SID (although some, like TrustedInstaller, are possibly trickier to impersonate in Win8 than they used to be; I need to investigate that).
If what you're complaining about is the fact that \Program Files\WindowsApps\ is now owned by TrustedInstaller and harder to mess with than you'd like, um... sorry? It's not *that* hard to take ownership (or set it back) from TrustedInstaller; you can do it as Admin, in fact.
*Ahem*
Back to *actually* being on-topic, older versions of Windows* had a background service that would undo any modifications to system files by replacing them with un-tampered copies from a backup location. Starting with Vista, such a service supposedly no longer exists, but it would be easy to implement something like it using VSS. So, you should verify that the file isn't being reverted. The simplest check is the modify timestamp and (if it's different on your file than on the stock one) the size. Somewhat more advanced is to use a hash function, such as MD5 or something from the SHA family, on the on-disc file and see whether it matches the version you put there.
Beyond that, you can easily replace system files if you do it while the OS isn't booted. Linux can do it, although that has risks. Better is to use WinPE (the Pre-installation Environment that bootable Windows disks and recovery tools load) and replace it from there.
Incidentally, you can use the command line tool icacls (which may even be present in WinPE by default) to both change ownership and set permissions on files and folders.
* Pre-Vista, which was the first version to switch to using TrustedInstaller to protect system files rather than letting Admin write to them by default. That's the last major change I'm aware of in the powers of the Administrator account on Windows, incidentally...