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'Admin policy' broken on WM2003 !

'Admin Policy' is a little-known feature of Microsoft PocketPC that was built mainly for security-aware corporate customers. It allows one to lock a PocketPC device in a mode that no longer display a 'run' dialog, disallows the addition of external programs via ActiveSync or through Internet Explorer, disallows renaming of files to .exe and disallows remote changes to the registry through 'RapiRegMod'.
To be able to play with 'Admin Policy', on most PPCs one has to rename the registry value 'Redirect' in the registry at '\HKLM\Controlpanel\AdminPassword' to something else. Then go to 'Settings' / 'System' and look for the 'Policy' applet.
To enter the 'Secure Mode' the user has to enter a password, and the same password needs to be entered if the user is to leave again. The unicode representation of this password (0x0000 appended) is hashed using MD5 and placed in the binary value 'AdminInfo' in '\HKLM\Security\Policies\Shell' (on WM2003) or '\HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Shell' (on PPC2002).
However, they forgot to move the DWORD value 'NoExternalExes' (set to one when the Admin Policy is on) from the old to the new spot in the registry, and so the whole system just doesn't work on WM2003: you can still move binaries to the device and run them.
It still claims it works: it says:
Once enabled, users will not be able to download new programs via Pocket Internet Explorer, ActiveSync, or beaming to their mobile device. Users will not be able to rename programs to enable them to start on the device.
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But that's Not True (tm) until you manually add the 'NoExternalExes' value.
This has been a public service announcement from XDA-developers.com.

Google Mobile Maps with external Bluetooth GPS receiver

To enable this, your smartphone must be application unlocked! (i.e. modify the registration settings)
First setup a comm port for your Bluetooth GPS devices as usual:
Start/Settings/Connections/Bluetooth.
Make sure Bluetooth is set to "On".
Menu/Devices
Menu/New
Select your GPS device from the list and press Next.
Enter the passkey for the Bluetooth GPS.
Next
You should get a message box saying "Your Smartphone has connected".
NOTE: It is important to remember the name of you Bluetooth GPS receiver that was added. Let’s call this variable GPSNAME.
OK
Next
Check the "Serial port" checkbox.
Done
Done
Menu/COM Ports
Select your GPS.
Menu/New Outgoing Port.
Select your device and press Select.
You will see a COM port that has been chosen for your GPS. For example, COM6.
Done
Done
Done
Now your GPS is set up on COM6.
Next setup the GPS Intermediate Driver environment using a registry editor:
Start > File Explorer > Up > Program Files > RegEdit
Navigate to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver]
Select Values > Menu > New Value> DWORD "IsEnabled"=1
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\Drivers]
Select > Menu > New Key > GPSNAME
Values > Menu > New Value> DWORD" CurrentDriver=GPSNAME"
Back > Select GPSNAME
Select Values > Menu > New Value> String CommPort=COM6: <------ COMM PORT SETUP ABOVE Done
Select Values > Menu > New Value> String FriendlyName=GPSNAME
Select Values > Menu > New Value> String InterfaceType=COMM
Restart your phone, launch GMM and start the GPS function.
Google Mobile Maps with work now with an external Bluetooth GPS receiver.
Thank you to pchronos original post. Enjoy!
j

This is so much clearer and easier to follow than the original post. A great first post. Thank you.
Oh, and welcome to XDA-Dev!

For those unsure about playing in the registry, you can use this utility to easily configure the GPS Intermediate Driver after setting up the bluetooth comm port as described above
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293397
Just select the Bluetooth port you set up, save and restart.

A couple of questions...

Hello.
Having some questions:
1) Can't manage .lnk files in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs - Access denied. How to fix this?
2) Is there any option to make the middle column in start menu on the same horizontal line with the first and last?
3) Is there any option to rearrange the items in the start menu by the finger?
4) Is there any option to show transferring Internet traffic while gprs/edge connection is active?
5) Is there any option to select which connection to use while the phone needs access to the Internet?
6) Is there any option to make thumb items (after the clock (manila)) to show as a list?
7) Is there any option to make pushing the right soft key (with home icon) to minimize the running program, not to close it?
8) Referring to (7), any task bar to manage minimized programs with minimum clicks?
9) None of mobile registry editors can edit values - Access denied. What should I do?
Thanks in advance for answers.

1) Have you tried using ReStart?
2) I could only find this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502051
3) You can click and hold to move to the top/bottom. Once again, try ReStart.
4) Not sure
5) Start > Settings > Connections > Connections all settings located there.
6) I'm not sure what you are talking about, but Max Manila and Cookies Home Tab give you plenty of customization.
7) Start > Settings > System > Task Manager > "Buttons" tab.
8) You can link the long hold of the endkey, send key, etc to open up task manager. Start > settings > personal > buttons.
9) What software have you tried? PHM reg edit is a popular one.

1) This one showthread.php?t=481379 ?
2) Yes, thanks!
3) ReStart haven't tried yet
4) -
5) Yes, I know about this menu, but I need something like in symbian phones - each time any app wants connect to the Internet, pops up new window with available connections - wi-fi spots, dial up profiles, etc...
6)
7) No "Task Manager" in System (P.S. Still don't know why two different links to settings have the same name.).
8) Start > settings > personal > buttons - no such option in personal present...
9) This program runs directly on PPC, any programs which works via activesync reports Access Denied..
Max Manila 2.5 - v3.0 (beta).cab - installed on phone. May be I've missed something?

1 & 3) Yes that one
4) http://spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/wirelessmonitor/
5) I haven't seen anything like this.
7) Start > System is not the same as Start > settings > System. Either way, you can get to your task manager by clicking the wrench button on the drop down task manager. then click the buttons tab on the bottom and define your settings.
8) I think advanced config 3.3 can do this as well (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418151). HERE is different style keyboard remapper to remap all keys (including home and back).
9) Never tried to run a Reg Edit through active sync connection. I just use PHM RegEdit or SKTools Registry Editor (SK Tools only shows 6 options unless you pay though). Both can edit and add values,keys, dwords, etc.

Still can't find any wrench button in taskmanager. Are you talking about original taskman, which ships with the WM 6.5?
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Installed Touch X Taskmanager.cab -adds the missing taskmanager(top right corner) - now it is showing.

Back to connection monitoring...
I can't believe, that there is no such tool:
For example, I use Opera.
There are two Internet gates available for use - 3G and Wi-fi.
Opera starts....and I don't know which gate is being used...
How is on standard cell phones or symbian based smart phones:
when an application wants access Internet, a small window with available gates appears.. and you choose which one to use.
I've checked spb's tool, but it doesn't provide the feature described above...
P.S. Is there any program to prevent unlocking the phone if qwerty keyboard slides?

[Tips] Transfer files easily from your Windows 7 PC to your Android

Hello, i am new here, and i will begin with this post
What do you need:
Android phone (obviously)
Windows 7 PC (XP are not tested, testers welcome)
X-Plore File Manager
Home WiFi Network
Steps:
1. Download X-Plore file manager at Play Market. (i cannot post links now)
2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing center > Advanced sharing settings > click all to on. (if you are unsure / have an unsecured network just do this everytime you want to transfer!)
3. Connect your phone to your wifi network
4. Open X-Plore
5. Set up the LAN (if hidden click show > show LAN)
6. Add server. (Scan is not working on me.)
7. fill in the blanks. path and domain do not need to be filled. Username is your windows username and password if you use (blank if not used).
8. fill the IP with 192.168.1.2 (you can try with 192.168.1.3 / 1.4 etc.. 1.2 usually works if you connect the PC first.)
9. click test. (if connection failure go back to step 8!)
10. now you can open your Users directory! (if you want to open the C:/ D:/.. open the settings in X-Plore and switch Show Hidden Files to on)
now you can upload and download files from or to your PC!
if there is any questions you can ask here. I will reply as soon as i can.

i do all the steps correct, i find my server, but when i try to enter in the server i get wrong username password, i enter my windows user id and i dont have any password to my account.

good advice, but i find the SGY screen too small for browsing my PC.
I prefer using Samba Filesharing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba) and access my SD Card from my windows PC

wifi file transfr pro
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Just use airdroid )
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blackjack1942 said:
Just use airdroid )
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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Yep. Airdroid is the best of all Ive tried!

for me this is the best,full Access and exchange data whenever I want and when tethering.:good:give it a try,its awesome.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752928

LoL I'm always using bluetooth D:

Airdroid is better.
With airdroid you don't need to install nothing in your computer. And it's better because you can install apps, read your messages, call to somebody and it's all in your web browser.

but with the method from my post u have full acces of all files on the device,you can install apps,full acces of system files,send sms,costomize your phone,you can make all what you want and many more and thats all in tethering mode.with airdroid it doesnt go.for me tha best.and its all in your webbrowser too.

Tested and fully working on vista
thanks

Confirmed working on Win 8.1
however my setting is different
in X-plore windows, the fields need to be filled are Server; Username; Password
[Server]
you can find the IP by opening up cmd and type "ipconfig"
look at IPv4 Address, that's what you have to type in server field
[Username]
this field, type your windows ID (the ID you use with windows store)
[Password]
the password of your windows ID
Hope it helps for Win 8.1 user

revomalik said:
Confirmed working on Win 8.1
however my setting is different
in X-plore windows, the fields need to be filled are Server; Username; Password
[Server]
you can find the IP by opening up cmd and type "ipconfig"
look at IPv4 Address, that's what you have to type in server field
[Username]
this field, type your windows ID (the ID you use with windows store)
[Password]
the password of your windows ID
Hope it helps for Win 8.1 user
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Thank you for the ipconfig info; I couldn't get it to work because I didn't know what the server address was. X-plore should include this information in their wiki page.

I constantly get 0xC00000BB error from X-Plore eventhough i properly configured my Windows 7 to be logged in.
Is there anyone having problems related to X-Plore's LAN feature that is not working properly?

kimiraikkonen85 said:
I constantly get 0xC00000BB error from X-Plore eventhough i properly configured my Windows 7 to be logged in.
Is there anyone having problems related to X-Plore's LAN feature that is not working properly?
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I was using X-plore on my Xiaomi mi Box 4s without any issues but after reset my router X-plore doesn't find my pc on Lan network....
I didn't find a solution yet....

How to make offline upgrade "package"

HI all
maybe its wise to start a new thread how to make an offline package for our phones
especially because of these info :
Microsoft begins to block Windows 10 Mobile updates for the majority of Windows phones
https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-begins-block-windows-10-mobile-updates-majority-windows-phones/
https://mspoweruser.com/only-13-windows-phones-will-get-the-windows-10-creators-update/
My question is :
-how to make an offline install able upgrade/update package for our phones ( fiddler i think )
-how to update the phone with all the cabs downloaded ( uitool.exe ?? )
What i know .. first install old firmware on your phone , install fiddler on your pc and download from your phone thats connected to the fiddler proxy your files.
Can one of you guys make a SIMPLE instruction how to download these CAB files from microsoft ? and how to configure fiddler in this case
The last question ...
What i know ... use uitool.exe to "upload" / install these downloaded cab files ( through fiddler ) on you phone.
Can one of you guys make a SIMPLE instruction how to install these cab files ???
I think i can speak for a lot of people with the same question.
Now i have to google/use xda search to find what i need but all the threads are old an out-dated or have old information.
Many thanks in advance !!!
Micheal

megasounds said:
-how to make an offline install able upgrade/update package for our phones ( fiddler i think )
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That's one way:
- you set up a sniffing proxy on your PC (like Fiddler or Paros)
- configure it to record, maybe even save a copy, of the data it passes through
- flash a rom with WDRT to uninstall updates and start from a known and replicable point, configure a network with your proxy ASAP, and just let it download updates to have a list of cabs to redownload (or even the files themselves, again I'm not terribly familiar) on your PC!
OR you can go to the Microsoft Update Catalog with a non-IE browser, search for a W10M update pack (suggested search string: "000-ru") and from there you can get a list of every single cab for the version you selected!
In fact you will find even cabs not applicable to your phone (indeed you've probably heard of this method from the "download continuum/reset protection to unsupported models" topics), plus there may be a sequence to respect (for instance you can't flash RS3 directly from WP8, as some versions - TH2 in this example - add support for new update formats ["servicing stacks", you may have seen in PC updates])
megasounds said:
What i know ... use uitool.exe to "upload" / install these downloaded cab files ( through fiddler ) on you phone.
Can one of you guys make a SIMPLE instruction how to install these cab files ???
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This part is easy: you indeed download iutool (from some "windows sdk" download from Microsoft, or a portable version from some interop unlock topic here on xda), then the command is:
iutool -v -p {path to folder with the update files}
And you wait for the files to be copied (nothing will be obvious on the phone) then it'll just reboot to the usual "update/format progress bar" screen - assuming everything went right! All failures, you'll see on the computer screen, in a not terribly useful way...

Fiddler settings:
Tools > Telerik Fiddler Options > Connections (tab):
- Act as system proxy on startup = off
- Monitor all connections = off
- Allow remote computers to connect = on
Restart Fiddler and allow on firewall; Enable "Stream" button on the toolbar
Flash your phone, turn off all WWAN and privacy-related options during initial setup, don't use a MS account, run to the store and turn off auto updates (all of these to minimize non-update network requests)
Configure wifi to have a proxy at your computer's IP and port 8888 (you could have changed it in the settings above),
Just download the updates from system settings as usual, you'll see the list of requests fill up in Fiddler
[Do not enable File>Capture Traffic, that's for dumping the activity of the same computer that runs Fiddler, despite the name]
Once your phone gets to "preparing to install updates", all have been downloaded: so sort the columns by "Host" and select all requests related to "download.windowsupdate.com"
File > Export Sessions > Selected > Raw Files > select a dump folder and leave all 3 options enabled
The dump folder will open, now you have to flatten it (go inside the subfolders and copy all the files in one single folder; if you have Unix "find" this is easy to automate, but with only 10 folders or so it's not too tedious even by hand)
This single combined folder is now what you can pass to iutool for updating via USB!