App list "jump to" initials / sorting removal - Windows Phone 7 General

Hey guys. I'm having an issue with WP 7.5 (a Lumia 710 with the Tango Update).
You know when you install a lot of apps the "sorting by initial" will appear, to help you "jump" to apps that start with that letter. The problem is: I have like... 2 apps installed, besides the system ones.
And it's still showing.
Seriously I would be able to fit all my apps into half-screen scroll if it wasn't those ugly initials showing up.
Is it forced now, with Tango? Or once it appears because I installed a lot of apps, it won't go away anymore?

Have you tried the registry edit?
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I'm not using a custom ROM for dev/interop-unlocking, so I guess I can't touch the registry...

Did you have more than 45 installed at some point and then got rid of most of them?
All I can see is a hard reset. This isn't a stock OS behaviour and there isnt any stock OS bug of this kind. Other than a bad flash/update, there can't be an explanation as you've hardly touched the registry.

drupad2drupad said:
Did you have more than 45 installed at some point and then got rid of most of them?
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Exactly.
Never flashed anything, just did the Tango update via Zune... oh well. Not worth a factory reset.
Thanks for the help guys!

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Palm messaging works on Dash

Hello all,
Wanted to share that I was able to install the cab file taken from the palm messing that was found in the MDA section of xda-developers.com forum, can't find the thread now sorry!!!!!! But I was able to install and get the program to send text messages out, but it will not thread because in the registry couldn't I couldn't change the sms key to sms.old
In the Dash registry it was a lil different than the MDA, if anyone could help would be greatly appreciated. I know it's simple just not sure, still neebe but willing to learn and try!!!!!!!!
Yes..someone please get this to work. As i'm sure we are all coming from MDA or similar devices. I was one of the lucky ones to get the threaded sms app from Palm working on my device. It's definitely nice. Don't get me wrong the 2 sms threader apps that are available now: sms threader & TXTMAN are nice..but they have some big tradeoffs that didn't occur on the Palm version.
umm..wow..it really does work. I did the normal instructions from the "How-To"... no notification sounds for it though. Im sure a little registry hacking could fix that. Everything threads hmm..testing mms..well i actually i cannot test..just realized I can't even navigate anymore lol. Pressing the back key closes the program. ARGHH! you can get around the smiley's and Mytext just buy bringing up the option but other than that it looks like a dead end. Any suggestions?
dialekt said:
umm..wow..it really does work. I did the normal instructions from the "How-To"... no notification sounds for it though. Im sure a little registry hacking could fix that. Everything threads hmm..testing mms..well i actually i cannot test..just realized I can't even navigate anymore lol. Pressing the back key closes the program. ARGHH! you can get around the smiley's and Mytext just buy bringing up the option but other than that it looks like a dead end. Any suggestions?
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I plan on playing around some more in the registry to see what i can get to work!!!!!!! I post more after some other tweaks.
I have 1.5 for smartphone but cant get it to work either, crashes upon running, I bound bengalboys site but cant find the install guidelines, anyone have the link?
Thanks
G
GuardianZX9 said:
I have 1.5 for smartphone but cant get it to work either, crashes upon running, I bound bengalboys site but cant find the install guidelines, anyone have the link?
Thanks
G
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I was using the cab file for the ppc and I haven't been able to get it work like it was working on the MDA. Tried all kinds things in the registry, but nothing seemed to work.
Then I finally got the thread to work but all together lost MMS, As for your situation did you make the registry tweaks to sms and mms1 and change them to .old? Not to familiar with 1.5 and assuming it may have to have the same setup. If I find anything I will let you know.
For now I have taken it off and it required for me to reset the phone and start all over. So once again I will be working on the aforementioned issues.
I didnt do the registry entries, I wasnt able to find them on BB's site.
The version I have is branded as "SmartPhone" vs the PPC version which I also have.
I think it is for the older processor type maybe?
G
ok, found the info on BB's site and made the registry changes as well as the app unlock.
VC still refuses to run on my Dash, all I get is "VoiceCommand has encountered a problem, restart voice command"
Noticed that voice comand also completely breaks the built in voice dialing
G
Could someone send me the install file please? thanks
xdame said:
Could someone send me the install file please? thanks
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Feel free to pm me and I will be more than happy to send you the file
It seems this user has disappeared. Please, if anyone still has the SmartPhone branded version of the software please PM me or reply and I'll contact you.
Thanks in advance,
-g
I also need the smartphone version. If one of you good hearted souls can assist with this. thanks in advance.

Black 3 for T-mobile UK?

Hey there, can anyone point me to a version of Black 3 for T-mobile UK users?
The forum's "search" feature isn't exactly useful.
thanks, Forlornity
There isnt one, thats probably why the search feature isnt proving "useful"
I guessed as much
I'm an utter n00b with the whole re-flashing process, so can anyone allay my fears that I'm going to end up bricking my device?
Also, is it easy to set it up to work with t-mobile UK anyway, what sort of things would I need to do after installing the new OS ROM?
thanks, Forlornity
just use the normal black, and then apply the t-mobuk.cab (not sure, of its exact spelling) that will setup all the t=mobile settings for you.
what's the likelihood of bricking the device during the install (keeping in mind that this is a bog standard, no special parts, windows XP home laptop)?
oh, and where exactly does this "t-mobuk.cab" reside?
Is it on the forums or does black include it?
Have you read the wiki, and the thread on the rom you plan to install? How about the upgrade guide? If so, then the chance of bricking are low. If not, bricking is a very real possibility. As long as you read and understand it first, you will be happy with the ROM upgrade of your choice.
You really want to the reading the WIKI, everything is that you as a 'Newbie' you will need... including the T-Mobile cab. Read the upgrading sections.
yeah, I'm following the guide on it, but Hard spl takes less than a second to flash, is this correct? shouldn't it take a little longer than that?
thanks, Forlornity
forlornity said:
yeah, I'm following the guide on it, but Hard spl takes less than a second to flash, is this correct? shouldn't it take a little longer than that?
thanks, Forlornity
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Nope, it's a very fast flash. Afterwards you can put the phone in bootloader to verify it.
oh bugger, summat's up:
it comes up with a message saying "resources.96.dll
starting this program requires a component from an unknown publisher. You should start the program only if you trust the publisher's source do you want to continue?
yes/no"
it won't let me press anything.
What did I do and is it fixable?
Ok, I've had some ideas over the past few minutes as to the problem, and I THINK I've narrowed it down to windows live messenger.
The machine would respond for about two seconds before it crashed, during which time I was able to click on running programs, preventing it from trying to open the today screen (I believe). I've now taken windows live messenger off of the start screen and it's working fine, the resources notification has also disappeared, possibly because I managed to click yes.
Anyone have any previous experience with this sort of thing happening?

[HTC] Touchxplorer release

http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=582&p=2310#p2308
julian schapman has just released touchxplorer there are some limits
it seems to only work on htc devices. Non htc devices will have to wait a bit...
The device is only meant for chevron unlocked/developer unlocked devices that are HTC
Have fun with it
As a matter of fact, tried it on Samsung Omnia 7 and it didn't work. Very promising
Hi there, I couldn't find it on Martket PLace ... so, how did u install it ? thanks.
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Hi there, I couldn't find it on Martket PLace ... so, how did u install it ? thanks.
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maybe you should read the post before commenting...theres a link and a set of instructions.
Anyhow, already had it loaded on my phone since earlier. Been monitoring his site. It works as advertised. Can't wait till we get some more functionality =D
I like it. Work very well. Top!
One wish I have:
In the folder "Windows", if I mark one file, open this and go back,
its a litle bit sad, that open after from the begining "Windows", and begin not at the last opening.
You have after to scroll a long way down, till you are at the last file you see.
But its only a detail. ;-)
Very good work!
Here we go again.
Some apps in the legit market place and others in the grey market. Yay?
Is it possible to copy WP7 to PC?
works outstandingly! very fast, very smooth on my device. got a custom ringtone!!!!! thanks so much
I actually had this installed for the past week on my HD7 which is what I am typing this post on but just 10 minutes ago a message came up and stated that Touchxplorer has be revoked by Microsoft and it would not let me do anything TILL I uninstalled it. Anyone else getting this problem? Looks like I will have to reinstall it somehow.
JukEboXAuDiO said:
I actually had this installed for the past week on my HD7 which is what I am typing this post on but just 10 minutes ago a message came up and stated that Touchxplorer has be revoked by Microsoft and it would not let me do anything TILL I uninstalled it. Anyone else getting this problem? Looks like I will have to reinstall it somehow.
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Zune likes to relock the device which causes that error... you just need to unlock it again to get it working.... very fun game of unlocking all the time...
There's one bug: sometimes after backing to the previous folder the list displays each item twice. Except that, the app works perfectly.
Just got an error. This app has been revoked by m$hit please uninstall. Should i reinstall it and will it work?
nuclear said:
Just got an error. This app has been revoked by m$hit please uninstall. Should i reinstall it and will it work?
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read up 2 posts. re-unlock your phone.
nuclear said:
Just got an error. This app has been revoked by m$hit please uninstall. Should i reinstall it and will it work?
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m$hit? Really? You purchased and use a product by a company you refer to as m$hit? You don't seem like the brightest person in the world and definitely not the most mature. I have to hope you're 12 years old, I would prefer to not believe an adult would be so lame.
Work fine on HTC HD7!
antoniomistretta said:
Work fine on HTC HD7!
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How do you transfer files/ringtones from PC to HD7? using touchxplorer.
JryAcr said:
How do you transfer files/ringtones from PC to HD7? using touchxplorer.
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You don't. Use Chevron WP7 Ringtone Installer.
eternalemb said:
maybe you should read the post before commenting...theres a link and a set of instructions.
Anyhow, already had it loaded on my phone since earlier. Been monitoring his site. It works as advertised. Can't wait till we get some more functionality =D
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Hi I also really tried but I can not find how to install this on my HD7
Can you or somebody please explain how ?
Did any one had success in copying files from WP7 to PC or the other way around?
I used the zune storage hack and copied some word documents on to the device, in the same folder I have put 2 ringtones I know work using ringtone installer from chevron, some photos and other files.
Sadly I can not find them anywhere on the device via Touchxplorer?
Any ideas?
The same the other way around. Found all the folders holding my music/videos (albait not with original file names) and tried copying other files in there including wp7 ringtones. I can see all items that were there when zune added them but none of the one's I copied.
Any solution?
how can i install it on my phone?

edit: nope FREE ilomilo game with the update? Samsung/MS saying Sorry?

Edit. Its a demo, which makes me wonder how the hell did it get on my phone. I have tried the demo before, but I did not install it again after resetting the phone.
So today I decided to factory reset my phone to update my Samsung. When I go back and sync all my contacts, I have a look at my Xbox hub and as expected there's nothing there apart from a bunch of "Try it now" links for some games.
Then I go to marketplace to get the essential apps and games and when I go back to the hub so that I can pin Krashlander to the home screen, I notice there is ilomilo in there! So I am like WTF? I didn't download this... So I open it up, expecting some kind of a "This is a demo" message and that didn't come up either.
Haven't had the chance to go through all the available levels to see if it is indeed a demo. If it's not then it's a pretty good way to saying sorry for the loyal users!
Anyone experienced this?
Ilomilo was free for me on my Samsung Focus when I got it at launch. I think it was a promo or something. I don't remember the details exactly.
ATT gets ilomilo free. I don't know about other companies.
Wasn't preinstalled on my Focus (Rogers). And when installed from Market it's only a demo until purchased.
Pretty cool game & concept.
digger1985 said:
Edit. Its a demo, which makes me wonder how the hell did it get on my phone. I have tried the demo before, but I did not install it again after resetting the phone.
So today I decided to factory reset my phone to update my Samsung. When I go back and sync all my contacts, I have a look at my Xbox hub and as expected there's nothing there apart from a bunch of "Try it now" links for some games.
Then I go to marketplace to get the essential apps and games and when I go back to the hub so that I can pin Krashlander to the home screen, I notice there is ilomilo in there! So I am like WTF? I didn't download this... So I open it up, expecting some kind of a "This is a demo" message and that didn't come up either.
Haven't had the chance to go through all the available levels to see if it is indeed a demo. If it's not then it's a pretty good way to saying sorry for the loyal users!
Anyone experienced this?
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You installed it from desktop zune, so it will automatically sync after every hard reset.
I've got a Focus through ATT. I've only got the demo on mine. Where does ATT offer the full version?
jklier said:
I've got a Focus through ATT. I've only got the demo on mine. Where does ATT offer the full version?
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Came pre-installed here...
Maybe it helps someone but I can not verify the functionality
AT&T Entertainment Pack - Free Games
h##p://freeentertainmentpack.com/game.aspx
TEXT WP7 to 123 from your new Windows Phone and we'll send you a link in a free text message
CLICK the link to Windows Marketplace and follow instructions for downloading ilomilo (standard data charges apply)
Just tried it and it was the demo version.
Thanks anyway! It was worth a try.
jklier said:
Just tried it and it was the demo version.
Thanks anyway! It was worth a try.
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From the bottom of the page:
Offer valid until 12/31/2010 or while supplies last.
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Simple Restart Application

I own a TMobile hTC HD7 and I have been waiting patiently for a "Restart/Soft Reset" Application to hit the Marketplace. I am actually quite surprised that not more people are interested in a simple app like that. There are countless times when my phone will start acting up or not loading applications properly, so I am constantly restarting my phone. A soft reset app would be a great addition to my phone app collection. This is more of a request as opposed to a rant. While I'm not as talented as some of the developers here, but I am quite sure that a simple restart application wouldn't be insanely hard to develop. Is there anyone out there that is willing to help me out? Or anyone else who thinks this would be a good idea? Or am I alone in this? Lol
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yeah Me too.. I agree with you.. I hope someone will make a restart software or a task manager software...
Well its nice to know that I wasn't the only one who would like to see a Soft Reset Application with the Windows Phone 7 theme and feel as the UI. I hope someone amazing comes across this thread and makes this a reality.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
ProjektFuze said:
Well its nice to know that I wasn't the only one who would like to see a Soft Reset Application with the Windows Phone 7 theme and feel as the UI. I hope someone amazing comes across this thread and makes this a reality.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
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Does it actually need a UI? Wouldn't a tile pinned to start do just fine? I mean, what would be included in the UI apart from a "reboot" button?
Well i guess it wouldn't need some crazy elaborate UI.... Just an icon nice enough to put on my home page.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
Has a skilled developer heard my plea? And is willing to develop this totally useful application?
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i am with you on this one, we need soft reset!
yes lets make the developers aware!
+1 on this.
ProjektFuze said:
Well i guess it wouldn't need some crazy elaborate UI.... Just an icon nice enough to put on my home page.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
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I personally don't see a need for such an app but I'll knock something together over the weekend. So basically just an icon you place on your home screen that, when pressed, reboots your phone? right?
Yes something along those lines.... Obviously something that kinda fits the whole Windows Phone 7 Metro Theme... But the reason why I thought a UI would be necessary... Would be a Settings page... To have the icon that is placed on the homeacreen able to do different functions that each user could specify on their own. But definitely a way to simply Restart the phone...
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
And yea man.. Thanks a lot for attempting this.... Like I have stated before... I am not a developer myself otherwise I would've made something like this a while ago... But I am quite sure that this wouldn't be an insanely difficult task.... But regardless your efforts are well appreciated... Looking forward to seeing this evolve.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
ProjektFuze said:
Yes something along those lines.... Obviously something that kinda fits the whole Windows Phone 7 Metro Theme... But the reason why I thought a UI would be necessary... Would be a Settings page... To have the icon that is placed on the homeacreen able to do different functions that each user could specify on their own. But definitely a way to simply Restart the phone...
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
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Well, that just confused me again
Either you want a tile which will reboot your phone (for which I personally see no use - as it's easy enough to just press the power button for 2 seconds) or you want ... err, well ... something completely different
In any case, I've written an app that will do just this - clicking it will ask you if you want to reboot or shutdown the device. No bells or whistles - this is all it does. Will have to tidy up the code a bit, but I'll get it attached here later tonight or tomorrow.
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But I am quite sure that this wouldn't be an insanely difficult task
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You'd be surprised
There are no APIs available for this so I've had to write native code to get it working - which means it will never be available in the marketplace and will only run on developer-unlocked devices.
Yes, this will be a handy tool. Another added feature I've missed on WP7. This & a screen capture app are all I'm really missing, app-wise that is.
O man.. That kinda sucks for me... I don't have a unlocked device... Mine is Tmobile hTC HD7... but whatever then... I'm glad someone out there tried.. And allowed others to benefit from it... Thanks
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
emigrating said:
In any case, I've written an app that will do just this - clicking it will ask you if you want to reboot or shutdown the device. No bells or whistles - this is all it does. Will have to tidy up the code a bit, but I'll get it attached here later tonight or tomorrow.
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This would be great, nice and simple.
Please attach soon, looking forward to it.
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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Really good. Thanks.
But a simple warning message would be welcomed. Now i have to be very careful not to tap the app even by accident.
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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Thanks man. Works perfect. And you at least added an icon to it
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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Absolutely perfect and wonderful! Just what I was looking for!
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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This works perfectly! Thanks for your efforts. By the way, the original poster should attach this to his original post so people don't have to go digging for the XAP.
i cant tell if it works?
when i touch it the hourglass shows up and then takes me back to the hubs. I am using an hd7 nodo developer unlocked

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